Brown algae identification pic help

[DaveSchmidt]

I was able to look at this algae under a microscope at work. Not the best image but im thinking this looks like brown algae diatomes. Any input to a positive id would be great.

 

[mcgyvr]

Got a clearer picture?

Or just a normal crisp camera pic of the tank

 

[DaveSchmidt]

Yea, microscope at work is pretty wonky. I'll try n get a nice pic of tank

 

[ctbear]

looks like diatoms. they sure like that silica

 

[DaveSchmidt]

Heres a pic of the tank.

 

[ctbear]

Heres a pic of the tank.

Definitely diatoms. Had that stuff all over my nano initially until coralline finally took hold and over competed, driving it out. I sucked out carpets of the stuff every water change. Make sure you dose mag, calcium, alk levels to optimum amounts.